Chain Necklaces
2010s Chain Necklaces
Gold, 22k Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
1940s Russian Art Nouveau Vintage Chain Necklaces
Amber, Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s French Vintage Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s American Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Sterling Silver
1980s French Contemporary Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
1940s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Revival Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century European Modern Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
20th Century French Belle Époque Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
1980s American Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
22k Gold, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Empire Antique Chain Necklaces
2010s French Chain Necklaces
1940s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Copper, Enamel
1980s French Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Cut Steel, Niello, Mixed Metal, Brass, PVD-Coated, Gold Plate,...
2010s French Chain Necklaces
Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Empire Antique Chain Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
1970s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1990s French Chain Necklaces
20th Century Modern Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Classical Greek Chain Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s German Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
1910s Czech Edwardian Vintage Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1930s Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
1980s Vintage Chain Necklaces
1930s Scottish Art Deco Vintage Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
2010s Italian Classical Roman Chain Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chain Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s French Chain Necklaces
20th Century Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Silver, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
2010s American Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Quartz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Chain Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s British Modern Vintage Chain Necklaces
Gold
Vintage Chain Necklaces
Vintage chain necklaces can make a statement on their own. What’s better than eye-catching chains of yellow gold or subtle silver to accessorize with everything from a designer evening dress to a comfortable sweatshirt?
Personal ornament in general has been around for eons. Ancient Egyptians designed jewelry and wore necklaces, rings and other accessories, and the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber in 1922 had the greatest impact on Art Deco jewelry. When chain necklaces first took on some visibility in ancient civilizations, these items weren’t exactly democratic.
Chain necklaces were accessories that were relegated strictly to royal families and the upper class. In ancient times, pendant necklaces conferred prestige, for example. Wealthy Greeks and Romans opted for gold and silver necklaces that featured ornate pendants and semiprecious stones. By the Renaissance period, the pendant had replaced the brooch as the most worn type of jewelry. Pendant necklaces were commonplace, or pendants were simply strung on long gold chains.
Thankfully, jewelry became more accessible over time. And trends have come and gone, but the popularity of chain necklaces today owes in part to hip-hop culture. Big, chunky gold chains and diamond necklaces were the order of the day in publicity shoots and on album covers for rappers in the early 1980s onward, and a gold chain is still a mainstay in the ever-evolving and broadening hip-hop culture as we know it.
In our modern era, a number of chain-link necklaces are trending, worn alone or layered. The stylish links that have passed the test of time include oval links, paper-clip chains and more. The best way to discover your perfect fit is to zero in on a particular name and type of link.
While it was once key to accessorizing for a formal event, a vintage chain necklace now adds a fresh dynamic to any outfit at any time of day. Find yours on 1stDibs.